Straight Truck Jobs in Illinois

A Straight Truck, also known as a box truck or a cube van, plays an essential role in the transportation industry. These vehicles are crucial for local deliveries and short hauls, often carrying goods from warehouses to retail outlets, or delivering packages in urban areas. Straight Trucks are typically easier to navigate in congested areas compared to larger tractor-trailers, making them ideal for delivery in densely populated regions. They serve as a vital cog in the supply chain, ensuring the smooth and timely transportation of goods to their final destination.

To operate a Straight Truck, one must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - specifically a Class B CDL - or a specialized Straight Truck certification. Important skills for this role include the ability to operate and maintain the vehicle, strong spatial awareness for loading and unloading goods, as well as navigation and route planning skills. Prior job roles that can lead to this position may include a delivery driver, a warehouse worker, or a forklift operator, each providing relevant experience in handling goods, understanding delivery procedures, and operating commercial vehicles.

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Hiring Drivers: Flatbed, Reefer $2200-$3000 weekly

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Hiring Drivers: Flatbed, Reefer $2200-$3000 weekly (Chicago) Bestwayrecruiting image 1 of 1 compensation: $2200-$3000 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Hiring Flatbed, Reefer...

CDL-A Home Weekly Driver- Flatbed

  • Eagarville, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Eagarville, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Job Location Flatbed Network Route Type Regional Equipment Type Flatbed $5,000 Sign-on bonus Home Weekly for 34-48 Hours Percentage Pay 27-30% per load based on your production Drivers near you...

CDL Delivery Truck Driver (316)

  • Manteno, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Manteno, IL
  • 2 days ago

ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home...

Local CDL Delivery Truck Driver (005)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home...

CDL-A Flatbed Drivers

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Home Weekly - Regional CDL A Driver Average $1,700 Per Week **Pass-Through Opportunities Available** Annual Gross $98,000 27% of Gross Revenue & 50% of all Stop-Off and Detention Charges Full...

Hiring Drivers: Flatbed $2200-$3000 weekly

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring Drivers to join our team: Flatbed 30% or 70cpm +50$ for tarp Good equipment : Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth Professional Dispatchers Out of Illinois Peter ...

Local CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1252)

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 2 days ago

ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home...

CDL A or B Local Flatbed Drivers: Home daily!

  • Wood River, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Wood River, IL
  • 2 days ago

un CDL A or B Local Flatbed Drivers: Home daily! (Granite City, IL) QXO image 1 of 1 compensation: $25-$27 hourly with a minimum of 40 hours a week. $2,000 sign-on bonus. employment type: job...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

  • Peru, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Peru, IL
  • 2 days ago

License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record. Ability to read, write and communicate in English....

CDL Class A - Delivery Truck Driver (entry level)

  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 days ago

Follows all DOT regulations andpany safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight....

CDL - FLATBED Driver - 0.75$ all miles + 325$ FLAT on short runs

  • Hillside, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillside, IL
  • 3 days ago

Flexible ELDs for your convenience No waiting on truck stops for loads 0.75$ per mile - all miles paid and 325$ FLAT on short loads - even if the load is 250 miles - you will still get paid 325$....

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver (R200470)

  • Woodridge, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL
  • 3 days ago

a straight truck Valid Commercial Drivers License Class B (Class A preferred) Must be able to read and understand English....

CDL-A Lease Purchase Experienced Flatbed Drivers Only

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Your road to financial stability and stress-free trucking starts here. Ready to Start? Apply online now for fast approval Call or Text: ... Why Drivers Trust Hamro Expedite Direct Deposits every...

Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver

  • Decatur, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 3 days ago

Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering...

Delivery Truck Driver Non-CDL Class C

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: -Minimum 5 years of professional truck delivery driving experience. -Valid non-CDL Class C drivers license with a clean driving record....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Straight Truck positions.



Highest Education Level

Straight Trucks in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.9%
Associate's Degree
12.1%
Bachelor's Degree
10.9%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Straight Trucks in Illinois
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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